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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £386

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£442

One-way from

£386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£484
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 6/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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29/6
  • 29/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Fri 6/612:00EDI - SHA
1 stop22h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 20/619:35SHA - EDI
1 stop18h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 29/4£442
Tue 13/519:40EDI - SHA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/619:35SHA - EDI
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£600
Tue 13/517:30EDI - SHA
2 stops17h 50mChina Southern
Thu 5/608:35SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 29/4£758
Tue 26/817:15EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 30mXiamenAir
Wed 3/908:10SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 29/4£946

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/6

12:00-17:40

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/6

19:35-07:00

1 stop18h 25m

£442

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

19:40-10:30

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/6

19:35-07:00

1 stop18h 25m

£600

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

17:30-18:20

2 stops17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/6

08:35-22:10

2 stops20h 35m

£758

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

17:15-20:45

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

08:10-21:45

2 stops20h 35m

£946

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 29/6

18:55-10:00

3 stops32h 05m

£386

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

17:15-22:40

2 stops22h 25m

£758

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/8

16:35-09:20

2 stops33h 45m

£765

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/8

12:00-17:40

1 stop22h 40m

£814

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
96 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Hainan Airlines, at £442, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and XiamenAir. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    £758 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from £765 and £814, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£371Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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